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District in BredaBavel
8.6
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Bavel has 8,375 residentsMost are 45 to 65 years old
There are 3,442 homes in BavelCurrently there are 64 for sale and 1 for rent
Energy label A is the most common in BavelBased on registered homes

Bavel is located in the province of Noord-Brabant, in the municipality of Breda. The district has a total area of 1.134 hectares, of which 1.121 hectares are land and 12 hectares are water. The district is coded as WK075807. The postcode area is 4854AA-4854TA.

Residents

Bavel has 8.375 residents. Of these, 50,1% are men and 49,9% are women. Most residents are 45 to 65 years (31,8%). The other age groups are 23,0% for '65 years or older', 16,7% for '25 to 45 years', 15,8% for '0 to 15 years' and 12,8% for '15 to 25 years'. Of the residents, 45,0% is unmarried, 43,9% is married, 6,5% is divorced and 4,7% is widowed. 7.195 residents originate from the Netherlands, 560 come from Europe and 625 come from countries outside Europe.

There are 3.380 households in Bavel. 24,1% of these are single-person households, 35,4% households without children and 40,5% households with children. The average household size is 2,4 persons. The national average is 2,1 persons.

In Bavel there are 6.900 income recipients. The average income per income recipient is €52.100, which is €9.900 (23%) higher than the national average of €42.200. Per resident, the average income is €43.300, which is €8.400 (24%) higher than the national average of €34.900. Most residents of Bavel are highly educated. 45,1% have a university or higher professional education (HBO/WO), 34,8% have an intermediate education (HAVO, VWO or MBO 2-4) and 20,1% have a lower education (VMBO or MBO 1).

Of the 8.375 residents, around 75% are in paid employment, which amounts to 6.281 people. This is 3% higher than the national average of 72%. The majority of workers are in salaried employment (80%), while 20% are self-employed. In Bavel, 25% of residents receive a benefit. The largest group is those receiving a state pension (AOW). 1.750 people receive this benefit.

Housing

In Bavel there are 3.442 homes with an average assessed value (WOZ) of €602.000. Of these, around 98% are occupied and 2% unoccupied. Most homes are owner-occupied. This amounts to 25% rental homes and 75% owner-occupied homes. Of the homes, 75% privately owned, 20% owned by housing associations and 5% owned by other landlords. The most common construction periods in Bavel are 1980-1990 (23%) and 2000-2010 (23%).

Homes for sale in Bavel

There are currently 64 homes for sale in Bavel. The most recently listed home is Vossenlaar 3 by Bastiaansen van den Bemd Makelaars & Taxateurs op Funda. Over the past year, 136 homes were sold in Bavel. On average, a home was sold within 50 days.

The average asking price for a home for sale in Bavel over the past year was €949.949. This is 58% higher than the average assessed value (WOZ) of €602.000. The average asking price per m² of floor area is €4.781.

Rental homes in Bavel

There is 1 homes for rent in Bavel. The most recent home is Driehoek 22, offered by www.klikvoorwonen.nl. Over the past year, 3 homes were let in Bavel. On average, a listing was let within 33 days.

The average rent for a rental home in Bavel over the past year was €2.100 per month. Per m² of floor area that is €15 per month.

Energy

In Bavel there are 2.148 addresses with a registered energy label. The most common labels are A (32%), C (25%) and B (18%). On average, an address in Bavel uses 3.390 kWh of electricity per year. This is 33% above the national average of 2.550 kWh. Natural gas consumption, at 930 m³ per year, is 16% above the national average of 800 m³.

Amenities

GP
0,9 km
Pharmacy
1,0 km
Hospital
3,4 km
Supermarket
1,0 km
Railway station
5,8 km
Day nursery
0,7 km
Primary school
0,9 km
Secondary school
2,7 km
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Experiences of Bavel

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7.9
Floor
Family · Vrijstaand huis
Nieuw Wolfslaar17-07-2025
Nice location to live, but the neighbours are critical of each other.

The location is nice, a neighbourhood between the city of Breda and the village of Bavel. The people on the street are not really open to other ideas and new people and have their own interests at heart.

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9.1
olivier
Living alone · Vrijstaand huis
Nieuw Wolfslaar17-10-2024
quiet, safe place

little crime and nice people

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8.6
Nicole Blokdijk
Bavel07-07-2023
Quiet neighbourhood

Quiet neighbourhood with lots of nature around it. One push on the accelerator and you're in Breda.

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Statistics about the residents

Ages

Residents per age category

Household composition

Households per category
815Single-person households
1,195Households without children
1,370Households with children

Gender

Residents by gender
Men
Women

Marital status

Residents by marital status
Married
Unmarried
Divorced
Widowed

Origin

Residents per category of origin
Netherlands
Europe
Outside Europe

Work & income

Labour participation and average income
€43,300 P.A.average per resident24% above the national average
€52,100 P.A.average per income recipient23% above the national average
80%of the employed are in paid employment
20%of the employed are self-employed
75%
of the residents are employed
72%
is the national average

Education level

Residents per education level
VMBO, MBO 1
HAVO/VWO, MBO 2-4
HBO/WO

Wealth

Median wealth per household
Bavel
Netherlands

Benefits

Residents per benefit type
Social assistance
Disability
Unemployment

Housing market in Bavel

Sale price · Q4 2026
€976.421
average▼ 7,9%
€835.000
median▼ 1,2%
19 sales · vs. Q3 2026
€/m² for sale · Q4 2026
€4.681
average▼ 6,1%
€4.972
medianstabiel
+83% vs. national average

Price trend for sale

Sale price per quarter · Q3 '25 – Q4 '26
Average
Median

Sales market

Market speed and dynamics, last 12 months
50 days ▼ 6,8%
average time listed · vs. last year
136
sales in the past year
198 m²
average living area
+83%
more expensive than the national average

Year built

Age of the housing stock

Energy labels

Sustainability of the housing stock

Living area

Distribution of home sizes

Statistics about the homes

Home types

Addresses per home type

Construction periods

Addresses per construction period

Labels

Addresses per energy label

Energy consumption

Average per address, compared with the Netherlands
Natural gas (m³)
Bavel
930
Netherlands
800
Electricity (kWh)
Bavel
3.390
Netherlands
2.550

Frequently asked questions about Bavel

What kind of homes are there in Bavel?

The housing stock is mainly post-war — 57% was built between 1945 and 1990.

What do you pay for a house in Bavel?

Over the past year a home for sale in Bavel was listed for an average of €949,949 (€4,781 per m²). That is 83% above the Dutch national average. Last quarter prices fell by 8%.

How do residents rate Bavel?

Residents give Bavel a 8.6 out of 10 based on 3 reviews. Safety stands out with a 9.0; community lags behind with a 7.7.

What kind of people live in Bavel?

Wijk Bavel has 8,375 residents. The largest age group is 45 to 65 years (32%). Many families: 41% of the households have children.

How energy-efficient are the homes in Bavel?

The housing supply in Bavel is remarkably efficient: 63% has an A, A+ or B label. The average natural gas consumption per household is 930 m³ per year.

What is within walking distance in Bavel?

From Bavel you can on average reach a supermarket at 1.0 km, a GP at 0.9 km, a railway station at 5.8 km, a primary school at 0.9 km (as the crow flies, source: CBS).

How many houses are on offer in Bavel?

Right now you will find 64 homes for sale and 1 homes for rent in Bavel.

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